Microsoft, in its effort to keep users informed in real-time, introduced a weather and news widget on the taskbar. The purpose is to provide users with quick and easy access to global updates, eliminating the need to switch between various applications. However, this feature has garnered mixed reviews.

For many users, the continuous pop-ups and updates have transformed what seemed like a helpful addition into a source of annoyance. Whether you lean towards a simple, clutter-free desktop or prioritize privacy in your digital realm, our comprehensive guide is here to help users of both Windows 10 and 11 regain control over their taskbars.

In the following sections, we’ll explore straightforward and effective solutions to remove weather and news widgets from taskbar.

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How to turn off Weather and News in Taskbar Windows 10

Method 1:- Using taskbar

1. Begin by right-clicking on an empty area of the taskbar.
2. Upon opening the menu, select “News and interests.” Afterward, click on the “Turn off” option to eliminate the weather and news widget from the taskbar.

Method 2:- Using Weather and News Settings

1.  Click or tap the Settings icon within the “News and interests” feature. Then, navigate to Information cards in the subsequent menu.
2.  In the Information cards menu, toggle off the switch next to “Show Weather Card.” Once done, observe the newspaper icon taking the place of the weather forecast in your taskbar.

How to turn off Weather and News in Taskbar Windows 11

Method 1:- Using Taskbar Settings

• Open Taskbar Settings 
• And turn Widgets OFF
• You can see Weather & News is hidden.

Method 2:- Windows Settings

• Open Settings
• Go to Personalization and select taskbar
• You will see a widget toggle turn it OFF.

Method 3:- Using Registry Editor for windows 10&11

To disable Taskbar Widgets on Windows 11, follow these steps:

• Open the Start menu.
• Search for “regedit” and click on the top result to open the Registry Editor.

Navigate to the following path:

• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced

• Locate the “TaskbarDa” DWORD, right-click it, and choose “Modify.”
• Change the value from 1 to 0.
• Click “OK” to apply the changes.

After completing these steps, the Taskbar Widgets icon will be removed from the Taskbar. If you want to revert the changes, follow the same instructions, but change the DWORD value back from 0 to 1. Remember to exercise caution when modifying the registry, and consider creating a backup before making any changes.

In windows 10 erase the current value in the Value data field, and then type in “2”. When you’re done, click on the OK button.

Method 4:- Using Group Policy Editor for windows 10 & 11

• Begin by opening the Start menu.
• Search for “gpedit,” and select the top result to launch the Local Group Policy Editor.

Navigate through the following path:

• Computer Configuration > Administrative Template > Windows Components > News and Intrests.
• Double-click on the “Allow widgets” policy located on the right side.
• In the “Allow widgets” policy window, choose the “Disabled” option.
• Apply the changes by clicking the Apply button, followed by the OK button.

Once you’ve completed these steps, widgets will no longer be visible in the Windows 10 and 11 Taskbar.

Method 5:- Uninstall Widgets Feature

• Open Windows Terminal as an administrator.
• Run the following command:  winget uninstall “windows web experience When prompted to agree to the source agreement terms, type ‘Y’ and press Enter.
• Wait for the uninstallation process to complete.
• Restart your computer.
• Check the taskbar; the widgets icon should no longer be visible.

To Re-enable Widgets Feature:

• Open your web browser.
• Visit the Windows Web Experience Store link.
• Click the “Get” button.
• This will launch the Microsoft Store.
• Download and install the Windows Web Experience Pack from the Microsoft Store.
• Once installed, the Widgets feature will be re-enabled.

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Conclusion

To sum it up, our guide covers easy steps for both Windows 10 and 11 users to get rid of constant weather and news updates on the taskbar. Whether you like to keep things simple or value privacy, our instructions are designed for everyone using these Windows versions. Follow the steps cautiously, especially in the Registry Editor, and consider making backups for a smoother experience.